DIEGO Forlan could be on his way out of Old Trafford as a makeweight in a deal to sign Real Betis’ midfielder Joaquin.

United chief executive Peter Kenyon is thought to have held talks to secure the 22-year-old’s signature and according to the player’s dad a deal will be done that will see Forlan and 17 million Euros head in the opposite direction. United scouts have watched Joaquin on numerous occasions and could sign him to replace the considerable void left by the departure of David Beckham. "Manchester United have not been watching my son so much this season to pass the time," Joaquin's dad said. "They have come to sign him." Should United hang on to Forlan? Have your say.